Governors Island Teaching Garden 40.69053° N -74.01723° W

Description

GrowNYC's Governors Island Teaching Garden is a 43,560 square foot urban farm that aims to engage, excite, and educate its visitors in all aspects of urban farming.

Fall Registration will begin September 1st

Early registration begins on September 1st and is reserved for schools with an Economic Need Index (ENI) above 75%.

Regular registration begins September 8th and is for schools with an ENI below 75%.

We use this website to determine a school's ENI %

By booking a field trip below, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to follow our policies. Find our frequently asked questions here, as well as a map of Governors Island here!

Lunch Notes

There are picnic spots surrounding the Teaching Garden, which are marked on this map. GrowNYC does not provide lunch, and students must bring their own lunch.

Cancellation Policy

You must cancel at least two weeks in advance of your trip.

Info

Battery Maritime Building Ferry, 10 South St.
Manhattan, NY 10004

rzhu@grownyc.org

Sun
Closed
Mon
Closed
Tues
10:00 am - 1:45 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 1:45 pm
Thur
Closed
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed

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Subjects
Agriculture, Sustainability, Climate, My Community, Social Justice, Nutrition, The Water Cycle, Cultural Connections, Ecosystems, Botany, Conservation, Science, Earth's Systems, Weather And Climate, Life Sciences, Animals
Activities
Field Trip, Family Programs, Live Virtual Event
Grades
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary, Preschool
Cost
Free, Free Programs
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

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Field Trip

Summer Field Trip (July - September)

Take a trip to GrowNYCs Teaching Garden on Governors Island! Visitors will see the farm and participate in age-appropriate hands-on garden education. All visitors will get a chance to taste some seasonal fruits, veggies, or herbs and will help with a garden activity (either planting a seed or transplant, sifting and spreading compost, or whatever task is needed for the farm that day).

Please note: The field trip time slot denotes the ferry time (i.e. 10:00 AM field trip slot means your class will be expected to catch the 10:00 AM ferry. We recommend trying to arrive to the ferry port 15 minutes before your scheduled ferry)

Subjects Covered

agriculture, climate, sustainability, my community, social justice

Grades
k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondary
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
180 min.
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Fall 2026 Field Trip to Teaching Garden

Take a FREE trip to GrowNYCs Teaching Garden on Governors Island! Students will see the farm and participate in age-appropriate hands-on garden education. All students will get a chance to help with a garden activity (either planting a seed or transplant, sifting and spreading compost, or whatever task is needed for the farm that day).

Please note: The field trip time slot denotes the ferry time (i.e. 10:00 AM field trip slot means your class will be expected to catch the 10:00 AM ferry. We recommend trying to arrive to the ferry port 15 minutes before your scheduled ferry)

Subjects Covered

ecosystems, agriculture, botany, conservation, sustainability, my community

Grades
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, k
Capacity
30 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
105 min.
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Price Options
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Family Programs

Live Virtual Event

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